November 2022 Update
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Today we’re celebrating a year in the space at 600 H Street NE. We’re thankful to all of you that have made it to the new location and have brought your bikes along!
We have so many new things coming up for 2019 to include new brands, classes, and events.
Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, for all of our updates. Or visit us in the shop! We’re always happy to take care of your flat tire or just chat about an upgrade.
Next week we’ll be welcoming a new bike brand to the shop. Marin Bikes had their start in California in 1986 when the mountain biking boom was just starting.
For our bike shop, we’ll be focusing on their urban commuter models and fitness bikes. The Fairfax, Presidio, and Muirwoods models all fit well into our lineup. The Nicasio RC pictured below is made for DC. It has large volume 650b tires that defy DDOT’s pothole strewn streets. The color matched fenders prevent road spray, and add a stylish finished look. We would suggest adding an Axiom Journey Disc rack to complete the chic and useful commuter package.
Fans of drop bars will also be glad to see the arrival of some allroad models. The Nicasio and Gestalt lines take care of the weekday mission and go out on the weekends as well. Both of these models take the essentials of racks and fenders and sport disc brakes for all-weather conditions. Once we get these in the shop, we’ll have a quick review of them here.
We have long been fans of belt drive bikes. Working in a shop, you would think that maintenance would be easy for us, but the last thing we want to do at the end of the day is put another bike in the stand. Having a belt drive and internally geared hub cuts down the task list. So we were happy to see that the Presidio line from Marin included belt drive and internally geared models.
Your bike becomes a companion. A trusted friend. The Marin Muirwoods takes inspiration from classic mountain bikes and is the perfect platform for building a long term relationship. With hydraulic disc brakes and a wide range 3×9 drivetrain, this bike can take on city streets or gravel trails. Take the long way home, or find an off road shortcut.
Our first Marin bikes will be arriving in store the second week of February 2019. Come in for a test ride then!
October 1, 2022
Fall Arrives in DC Shorter days and cooler nights have us thinking about upgrading lights and putting gloves on for the first time since the spring. In the shop this month are some great USB rechargeable lights from Cygolite and Cateye that are essential for safe riding this time of year. Stop in to ask […]
